Ryan Epps
Ryan Epps is a Staff Writer at Tom's Guide, covering TVs, projectors, and other tech news. During off hours, he's either working on his next YouTube video, playing Dark Souls, or enjoying some strange 90's anime without really knowing what's going on. Ryan has covered tech for two years at Tech Times, as well as entertainment and gaming at Digital Trends, International Business Times, and TheGamer. He's a passionate writer who has loads of short stories and poems in tiny notebooks written since the age of six. Ryan joined Tom's Guide as a Staff Writer at the end of 2023. He graduated from Seton Hall University in 2016 with a BA in English and Creative Writing.
Latest articles by Ryan Epps

Best OLED TVs in 2025 tested: Our top picks from LG, Samsung and more
By Nick Pino last updated
OLED TVs are the pinnacle of TV technology and a huge upgrade compared to old LED-LCD TVs. Ready to embrace the future? Here are the best OLED TVs we've tested in 2025.

A new feature is cropping up on several new smart TVs — and you’ll want to turn it off immediately
By Ryan Epps published
Your TV might be snooping on you and collecting data on what you watch, so make sure to find and disable ACR right away.

This TV maker is returning to the North American market — but not in the way you might think
By Ryan Epps published
Don't get it twisted, Skyworth is leveraging the Philips brand name to tackle the US market in stride.

The top new gaming TVs will have this one spec — here's what you need to know
By Ryan Epps published
Gaming TVs are in for a major update as a new HDMI 2.2 spec nears its official debut, and gamers are in for some serious performance boosts.

Best TCL TVs in 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
The best TCL TVs combine great value with killer performance. These are our favorites.

I ditched my Legion Go to game on the iPhone 16 Pro Max — here's what happened
By Ryan Epps published
On my last trip, I decided to leave my Lenovo Legion Go at home in favor of the iPhone 16 Pro Max for my on-the-go gaming and this is how it went.

Sony's 2025 TVs need to fix this one thing before I can recommend them
By Ryan Epps published
Sony TVs are often some of the worst when it comes to input latency and it’s not just an important spec for gaming.

This OLED TV is the most stunning of 2025 — and LG and Samsung should copy it
By Ryan Epps published
There's something missing from 2025 TVs, and I think Philips has its finger on the pulse of what might make them stand out.

The best 8K TVs in 2025: Prepare for the future with these top Ultra-HD models
By Ryan Epps last updated
The best 8K TVs push four times the amount of pixels as 4K TVs and come well-stocked with HDMI 2.1 ports for the latest and greatest gaming consoles.

Forget Dolby Atmos — LG TVs and Google TVs are getting a direct rival
By Ryan Epps published
Dolby Atmos is in for a reckoning as Samsung and Google’s Eclipsa Audio kicks off its integration with various alternative devices running on Android and LG TVs.

PlayStation State of Play live updates — Metal Gear Solid Delta, MindsEye, and more announced
By Scott Younker last updated
PlayStation is holding its next State of Play today starting where a number of big announcements including a new God of War are expected.

Sennheiser's HD 505 headphones offer audiophile-grade open-back audio for under $300
By Ryan Epps published
Sennheiser is introducing a new member of its open-back headphone lineup with the new $279 HD 505.

Best Bluetooth TV adapters 2025
By Ryan Epps last updated
The best Bluetooth TV adapters let you connect wireless headphones and speakers to any TV.

I turned my living room into a movie theater — here's how
By Ryan Epps published
What does it take to turn your living room into a movie theater? I took it upon myself to find out.

How to watch Super Bowl 2025 on Tubi for free
By Ryan Epps published
Here's everything you need to know about watch Super Bowl on Tubi as the Eagles clash with the Chiefs at the Superdome.

Super Bowl 2025 on Roku: How to watch Eagles vs Chiefs for free
By Ryan Epps published
Here's everything you need to know about getting today's Big Game on Roku devices

Super Bowl 2025 on Fire TV Stick: How to watch Chiefs vs Eagles for free
By Ryan Epps last updated
Get prepared for today's Big Game with these steps on how to catch experience the experience on Fire TV devices.

How to download apps on a Samsung smart TV
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung's Tizen OS doesn't offer the most navigable interface, which is why we show you how to find and download apps on your smart TV.

‘Lazarus’ is the only anime I’m hyped for this year — and it’s led by the creator of ‘Cowboy Bebop’
By Ryan Epps published
Shinichirō Watanabe is back and he's got what could be a total banger in 'Lazarus,' an electronic music-imbued thrill ride set in 2055.

7 best TVs for Super Bowl 2025 — our top picks and lowest prices
By Ryan Epps published
Get yourself a Super Bowl TV that suits your Big Game needs.

Forget OLED TVs — this laser projector beams a 300-inch image with 5,000 lumens of brightness
By Ryan Epps published
With a max screen size that can hit 300-inch on a peak luminance of 5,000 lumens, the Optoma UHZ68LV 4K is a TV killer.

Best Samsung TVs in 2025 from budget 4K QLED TVs to premium 8K TVs
By Nick Pino last updated
From high-end to budget-friendly, these are the best Samsung QLED 4K smart TVs we've reviewed.

The best smart TVs for streaming in 2025
By Nick Pino last updated
The best smart TVs for streaming offer quick and easy access to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Prime Video and many more.
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